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AX51 BUW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,605 mi
Last recorded135,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 BUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 135,583 miles

Central Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 123,066 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 108,867 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2018 108,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s rear tyre perishing

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,250 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 89,246 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 79,559 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake slightly dragging

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 77,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 77,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,800 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 75,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,510 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,031 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Outer sills covered

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Undershield fitted

Water ingress into front reg plate but still legible

Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,632 miles

All steel brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Outer sills covered at time of test

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Undershield fitted at time of test

Water ingress into front registration plate but still legible

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 54,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steel brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Water ingress into front registration plate but still legible

Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,157 miles

Steel brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Water ingress into front registration plate but still legible

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,228 miles

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,886 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 34,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AX51 BUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX51 BUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX51 BUW registered?

AX51 BUW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is AX51 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 BUW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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